by Julie Kibby | Aug 21, 2025 | 504 Plan, IEP
If you’re a special education director, chances are you’ve asked (or been asked), “Does this student need an IEP or a 504 Plan?” And honestly, it’s a fair question — one that doesn’t always come with a clear-cut answer. Even veteran educators get tripped...
by Julie Kibby | Apr 14, 2025 | 504 Plan, Accommodations
In our previous post, we explored the key documentation requirements for 504 plans and how schools can utilize various forms of documentation to determine eligibility. Now, we’re diving deeper into the accommodations that make 504 plans so powerful in unlocking a...
by Dan McCool | Apr 4, 2025 | 504 Plan
For educators, administrators, and parents navigating the special education landscape, understanding the documentation requirements for 504 plans is crucial. One common misconception is that these plans require a doctor’s prescription or formal medical...
by Dan McCool | Nov 30, 2022 | 504 Plan, IEP
A frequent question from school district administrators is, “When should a student receive a 504 Plan rather than an IEP?” That is a great question, and it can be confusing because the laws behind each plan are quite different, but they focus on the same goal-...
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